How a VPN works in a business situation
Missing your BBC iPlayer? Can’t access Facebook? Expats and travellers often can’t log on to websites and services they use back home. A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, can help you reach those sites wherever you are in the world.
Want an MBA in Brussels? Solvay may be a good choice. [Photo via Antonio Ponte]
A year and a half ago, I decided to start a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). I looked at options around Europe, but discovered the best choice for me was here in Belgium. Today I’ll tell you why Belgium should be at the top of your list for an MBA.
Free English books in Brussels at the Brussels Bookswappers Club
We love books. They were one of the few items besides clothing (and cats) Andrew and I brought with us when we moved to Belgium. So when I heard about a place we could share our love of reading AND get free books, I had to learn more. That’s how I found myself riding a tram to Boitsfort on a chilly November evening, for my first ever meeting of the Brussels Bookswappers Club.
Paperwork… was this five page application form even necessary?
Andrew and I just dove headlong back into the Kafkaesque world of Belgian bureaucracy. We are applying for Belgian citizenship. Eventually, we may even succeed, but not today.
Let your expat life soar with a positive attitude
It’s a normal part of expat life, heck any life, to be angry, frustrated or depressed now and then. But are you killing your chances of having a successful and rewarding life abroad by wallowing in negativity? Today we give you some tips on staying positive when expat life is getting you down.
Living Abroad Interview with Jen and Swapnil
It’s been awhile, but we’re thrilled to share another video in our Living Abroad series by our favourite videographer, Jon Vannoy. Jennifer and Swapnil Bhartiya have been living in Belgium for over a year now, but spoke to Jon just three months into their new lives in Brussels.
Where can you order Chinese delivery in Brussels? Read on for the answer!
While the options in Belgium can feel limited, there are some restaurants in Brussels offering home delivery. Today we examine a few of the best food delivery options in Brussels.
3 Belgian Lambic Beers – Lindemans Faro and Apple beer and Mort Subite Gueuze.
There’s something special in the air around Brussels. No it isn’t just the delicious smell of waffles or frites! It’s the natural yeast and bacteria used to produce Lambic, one of the most unique types of beer in the world.
Mobile Internet in Belgium
After two years, we’re revisiting the options for mobile internet in Belgium. Using the internet via mobile devices has become more popular in the past few years and the options have become more varied. We’re taking a look at some current data plans and finding ways to compare them.